Super Bowl goes dark during outage

February 3, 2013 6:13 PM

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Fans and members of the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers wait for power to return in the Superdome during an outage in the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) less

Fans and members of the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers wait for power to return in the Superdome during an outage in the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in ... more

Photo: Charlie Riedel, ASSOCIATED PRESS

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San Francisco 49ers punter Andy Lee (4) looks on during a power outage in the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David Goldman) less

San Francisco 49ers punter Andy Lee (4) looks on during a power outage in the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: The San Francisco 49ers stand on the field after a sudden power outage in the second half during Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: The San Francisco 49ers stand on the field after a sudden power outage in the second half during Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New ... more

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An official looks on during a Superdome power outage in the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans.

An official looks on during a Superdome power outage in the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans.

Photo: David Goldman, AP

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A power failure advisory appears on a screen at the Superdome during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. The power failure delayed the game by more than 30 minutes. less

A power failure advisory appears on a screen at the Superdome during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in ... more

Photo: Marcio Sanchez, AP

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The Baltimore Ravens cheerleaders stand on the field during a power outage in the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. less

The Baltimore Ravens cheerleaders stand on the field during a power outage in the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Feb. 3, ... more

Photo: Julio Cortez, AP

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San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Anthony Davis (76) gets help stretching during a power outage at the Superdome in the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. less

San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Anthony Davis (76) gets help stretching during a power outage at the Superdome in the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game against the Baltimore Ravens, ... more

Fans take pictures in the Superdome after the lights went out during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. less

Fans take pictures in the Superdome after the lights went out during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, ... more

Photo: Gerald Herbert, AP

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Fans and members of the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers wait for power to return in the Superdome during an outage in the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. less

Fans and members of the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers wait for power to return in the Superdome during an outage in the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game, Sunday, Feb. 3, ... more

Photo: Gerald Herbert, AP

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Fans and members of the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers wait for power to return in the Superdome during an outage in the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. less

Fans and members of the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers wait for power to return in the Superdome during an outage in the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game, Sunday, Feb. 3, ... more

Photo: Gerald Herbert, AP

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Fans use mobile devices during a power outage at the Superdome in the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) less

Fans use mobile devices during a power outage at the Superdome in the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New ... more

Photo: Gerald Herbert, ASSOCIATED PRESS

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San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Daniel Kilgore, right, sits on the sidelines during a power outage in the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez) less

San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Daniel Kilgore, right, sits on the sidelines during a power outage in the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Feb. ... more

The San Francisco 49ers sit on the bench during a power outage in the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) less

The San Francisco 49ers sit on the bench during a power outage in the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matt ... more

Photo: Matt Slocum, ASSOCIATED PRESS

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San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders perform during a power outage at the Superdome in the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game between the 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. less

San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders perform during a power outage at the Superdome in the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game between the 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in ... more

Photo: Evan Vucci, AP

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: A general view of the Superdome after a sudden power outage in the second quarter during Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: A general view of the Superdome after a sudden power outage in the second quarter during Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, ... more

Photo: Jamie Squire, Getty Images

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: Officials stand on the field at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome after a sudden power outage that lasted 34 minutes in the second half during Super Bowl XLVII between the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: Officials stand on the field at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome after a sudden power outage that lasted 34 minutes in the second half during Super Bowl XLVII between the Baltimore ... more

Photo: Jamie Squire, Getty Images

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: A general view of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome after a sudden power outage that lasted 34 minutes in the second half during Super Bowl XLVII between the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: A general view of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome after a sudden power outage that lasted 34 minutes in the second half during Super Bowl XLVII between the Baltimore Ravens and the ... more

Photo: Jamie Squire, Getty Images

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: Terrell Suggs #55 of the Baltimore Ravens stands on the field after a sudden power outage in the second half during Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: Terrell Suggs #55 of the Baltimore Ravens stands on the field after a sudden power outage in the second half during Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: The Baltimore Ravens sit on the field after a sudden power outage in the second half during Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: The Baltimore Ravens sit on the field after a sudden power outage in the second half during Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: Terrell Suggs #55 of the Baltimore Ravens stands on the field after a sudden power outage in the second half during Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: Terrell Suggs #55 of the Baltimore Ravens stands on the field after a sudden power outage in the second half during Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: A general view of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome after a sudden power outage that lasted 34 minutes in the second half during Super Bowl XLVII between the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: A general view of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome after a sudden power outage that lasted 34 minutes in the second half during Super Bowl XLVII between the Baltimore Ravens and the ... more

Photo: Ezra Shaw, Getty Images

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Beyonce performs during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Beyonce performs during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Photo: Charlie Riedel, ASSOCIATED PRESS

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San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Daniel Kilgore (67) waits on the bench during a power outage during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) less

San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Daniel Kilgore (67) waits on the bench during a power outage during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP ... more

San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Daniel Kilgore (67) waits on the bench during a power outage during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) less

San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Daniel Kilgore (67) waits on the bench during a power outage during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP ... more

The Superdome is seen after the lights went out during the second half of NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game Beyonce performs during the halftime show of Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) less

The Superdome is seen after the lights went out during the second half of NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game Beyonce performs during the halftime show of Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave ... more

Photo: Dave Martin, ASSOCIATED PRESS

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The Superdome is seen after the lights went out during the second half of NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) less

The Superdome is seen after the lights went out during the second half of NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP ... more

Photo: Darron Cummings, ASSOCIATED PRESS

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A fan takes pictures of the Superdome after the lights went out during the second half of NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game Beyonce performs during the halftime show of Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gene Puskar) less

A fan takes pictures of the Superdome after the lights went out during the second half of NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game Beyonce performs during the halftime show of Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. ... more

Photo: Gene Puskar, ASSOCIATED PRESS

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The Superdome is seen after the lights went out during the second half of NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game Beyonce performs during the halftime show of Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez) less

The Superdome is seen after the lights went out during the second half of NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game Beyonce performs during the halftime show of Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Marcio ... more

Photo: Marcio Sanchez, ASSOCIATED PRESS

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The Superdome is seen after the lights went out during the second half of NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez)

The Superdome is seen after the lights went out during the second half of NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez)

Photo: Marcio Sanchez, ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Field judge Craig Wrolstad stands on the field after the lights went out during the second half of NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Field judge Craig Wrolstad stands on the field after the lights went out during the second half of NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Photo: Matt Slocum, ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Baltimore Ravens players look around the Superdome after the lights went out during the second half of NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Baltimore Ravens players look around the Superdome after the lights went out during the second half of NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)